JP4256224B2 - Console unit and operation button unit and operation button assembly - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic device such as a rack-mount type disk array device, and more particularly to a console unit and an operation button assembly assembled to such an electronic device.

Generally, in a disk array device, a so-called back panel is installed in a housing. The power supply unit, the control unit, the battery unit, the console unit, and the hard disk drive (HDD) unit are inserted into the housing from a predetermined opening. Connectors attached to individual units are received by corresponding connectors on the back panel. Thus, an electrical connection between the units is established.
JP 2000-174447 A JP 2002-75114 A

  It is desirable that the disk array device always keeps operating. The console unit cannot always be removed to maintain operation. On the other hand, replacement of the battery unit or HDD unit must be allowed even during operation. It is desirable to replace the battery unit and the HDD unit without interfering with the console unit, and to make the disk array device as small as possible.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a console unit that can greatly contribute to miniaturization of an electronic apparatus such as a disk array device. An object of the present invention is to provide an operation button unit and an operation button assembly that can greatly contribute to downsizing of an electronic device.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first invention, a substrate extending along an arbitrary virtual plane, a support member extending rearward from the front end and receiving the substrate on the surface, and a rotation axis intersecting the virtual plane A console unit that is rotatably coupled to the front end of the support member and is electrically connected to the substrate.

  In such a console unit, a sufficient size can be secured for the console regardless of the size of the substrate. In other words, even if the substrate is downsized, a sufficient occupied space can be secured in the console. Despite the miniaturization of the board, the operability and visibility of the console are not hindered.

  Generally, such a console unit can be used by being incorporated in an electronic device. Electronic devices are often required to operate constantly. In these cases, the console unit cannot be removed from the electronic device. On the other hand, in the electronic device, another part or another unit is arranged adjacent to the console unit. Even when the electronic device is in operation, replacement of another part or unit is often required. When replacing another part or another unit, the console can be withdrawn from the course of the other part or unit based on the rotation. Interference between another part or another unit and the console unit can be avoided reliably.

  In such a case, the electronic device includes a housing, a substrate that extends along an arbitrary virtual plane in the housing, a support member that extends rearward from the front end coupled to the housing, and receives the substrate on the surface, A console connected to the front end of the support member so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis intersecting the plane may be provided. In this type of electronic device, a connector protruding rearward along a virtual plane may be fixed to the rear end of the support member. Such a connector may be mounted on a substrate. For example, the connector can be coupled to the connector on a connection board disposed in the housing in a posture intersecting the virtual plane. In this way, the console unit can be electrically connected to the connection board.

  In particular, such a console unit can be assembled in a disk array device, for example. The housing of the disk array device has a housing space that extends from the opening formed in the housing toward the connection substrate. In this accommodation space, a plurality of storage device units connected to the connection substrate and arranged in parallel to each other are arranged. Such a storage device unit is represented by, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD). The console unit can greatly contribute to the downsizing of the disk array device.

  According to 2nd invention, the back surface of a flat plate member by penetrating the hole formed in a flat plate member, the operation button arrange | positioned ahead of the surface of a flat plate member, and an operation button, and being formed in a flat plate member There is provided an operation button unit including a propulsive force transmitting member protruding from the rear side and an elastic deformation body continuous with the flat plate member and the operation button based on integral molding.

  In such an operation button unit, since the flat plate member and the operation button are continuous based on the integral molding, the elastic deformation body can be sufficiently thinned between the operation button and the flat plate member. Conventionally, this type of operation button unit has been combined with an operation button that utilizes the elastic force of a coil spring. In this type of operation button unit, a sufficient length of the coil spring is required for securing the elastic force of the coil spring. As a result, it was difficult to reduce the thickness of the operation button unit.

  According to the third invention, a housing, a flat plate member facing the inner surface of the housing at a predetermined interval, an operation button disposed on the front side of the surface of the flat plate member and facing a window hole formed in the housing, A propulsive force transmitting member that protrudes from the back surface of the flat plate member toward the rear side by passing through a hole formed in the flat plate member by being connected to the operation button, and elasticity that is continuous with the flat plate member and the operation button based on integral molding It comprises a deformable body, a back plate member that contacts the back surface of the flat plate member and presses the flat plate member against the housing, and a through hole that is formed in the back plate member and accepts the entry of the propulsive force transmitting member. An operation button assembly is provided.

  When a pressing force is applied to the operation button, the operation button and the propulsive force transmitting member are retracted according to the elastic deformation of the elastic deformable body. Thus, the propulsive force transmission member realizes a switching operation. When the operation button is released from the pressing force, the elastic deformable body returns to its original shape by the elastic force. The operation button and the propulsion force transmission member move forward. Thus, preparation for the next switching operation is completed. The rear end of the propulsive force transmitting member may be received by a push switch, for example.

  In such an operation button assembly, a protrusion protruding from the surface of the flat plate member may be integrally formed on the surface of the flat plate member. A predetermined interval is secured between the housing and the flat plate member by the action of the protrusion. Therefore, the elastic deformation of the elastic deformation body is not hindered. The elastic deformation body can be reliably deformed between the housing and the flat plate member.

  The aforementioned back plate member may be detachably fixed to the housing. In this case, the back plate member, the flat plate member, the operation button, the propulsive force transmitting member, and the elastic deformable body can be removed from the housing relatively easily. The back plate member and the operation button unit can be easily separated.

  As described above, according to the present invention, a console unit that can greatly contribute to downsizing of an electronic apparatus such as a disk array device can be provided. Further, according to the present invention, an operation button unit and an operation button assembly that can greatly contribute to downsizing of an electronic device can be provided.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows the external appearance of an electronic apparatus, that is, a disk array device 11 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The disk array device 11 includes a flat rectangular parallelepiped housing 12. The housing 12 extends rearward from the front front opening. A plurality of storage device units, that is, hard disk drive (HDD) units 14 are inserted into the front opening. The HDD units 14 are arranged in parallel with each other. Individual HDD units 14 are held in the same posture. A front cover 15 is fitted into the front opening of the housing 12 adjacent to the HDD unit 14.

  The disk array device 11 is configured as a so-called rack mount type. That is, the disk array device 11 is used mounted on a rack, for example. When the disk array device 11 is mounted on the rack, the individual HDD units 14 are held in an upright posture. Thus, when the HDD stands upright in the vertical direction, the magnetic disk rotates around the rotation axis extending in the horizontal direction in the HDD. For example, the disk array device 11 may be connected to a server computer device mounted in a rack in the same manner. The disk array device may operate based on a command supplied from the server computer device.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a single connection board, that is, a back panel 16 is arranged in the housing 12. The back panel 16 is held in an upright posture with respect to the bottom plate 12a of the housing 12 extending in the horizontal direction. A plurality of connectors 17a, 17b, and 17c are mounted on the front surface, that is, the surface of the back panel 16. A front space 19 that faces the front opening 18 while being adjacent to the front surface of the back panel 16 is defined in the housing 12.

  A front unit cage 21 is accommodated in the front space 19. The front unit cage 21 is divided into upper and lower storage spaces 22a and 22b. The upper accommodation space 22a is subdivided into first to third accommodation chambers 24a, 24b, and 24b that are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction by two upright walls 23. The above-described HDD unit 14 is accommodated in the lower accommodation space 22b. When each HDD unit 14 is fully inserted into the front unit cage 21 from the front opening 18, the connector of the HDD unit 14 is received by the connector 17 a on the back panel 16. In this way, each HDD unit 14 is electrically connected to the back panel 16.

  A console unit 25 is accommodated in the first accommodating chamber 24a. The console unit 25 is inserted into the first storage chamber 24 a from the front opening 18 of the housing 12. When the console unit 25 is fully inserted into the front unit cage 21, the connector incorporated in the console unit 25 is received by the connector 17 b on the back panel 16. In this way, the console unit 25 is electrically connected to the back panel 16.

  Battery units 26 and 26 are accommodated in the second and third accommodation chambers 24b and 24b, respectively. The individual battery units 26 and 26 are inserted into the second and third storage chambers 24 b and 24 b from the front opening 18 of the housing 12. When the battery unit 26 is fully inserted into the front unit cage 21, the connector of the battery unit 26 is received by the connector 17 c on the back panel 16. Thus, the battery unit 26 is electrically connected to the back panel 16. The two battery units 26 may be configured in the same structure.

  The front cover 15 is coupled to the front unit cage 21. The front cover 15 closes the opening of the upper accommodation space 22a. Thus, the front cover 15 covers the front of the console unit 25 and the battery units 26 and 26 housed in the front unit cage 21.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the housing 12, a rear space 29 that faces the rear opening 28 of the housing 12 while being adjacent to the rear surface, that is, the back surface of the back panel 16 is partitioned behind the back panel 16. One control unit 31 is accommodated in the upper stage of the rear space 29. Two power supply units 32 and 32 are accommodated in the lower stage of the rear space 29. The control unit 31 and the power supply unit 32 are inserted into the housing 12 from the rear opening 28 of the housing 12. When the control unit 31 and the power supply unit 32 are fully inserted into the housing 12, the connector of the control unit 31 and the connector of the power supply unit 32 are received by a connector (not shown) on the rear surface of the back panel 16. Thus, the control unit 31 and the power supply unit 32 are electrically connected to the back panel 16. The server computer device described above may be connected to such a control unit 31. The two power supply units 32 may be configured in the same structure.

  Write commands and read commands are supplied to the control unit 31 from the host host, that is, the server computer device. The control unit 31 writes and reads information in the corresponding HDD unit 14 in response to a write command and a read command. At this time, power is supplied from the power supply unit 32 to the control unit 31 and the individual HDD units 14. When supplying power, the power supply unit 32 converts alternating current into direct current. Even if one power supply unit 32 is troubled, the operation of the disk array apparatus 11 can be ensured by the function of the other power supply unit 32. In such a case, the operation of the disk array device 11 can be maintained when the power supply unit 32 is replaced. That is, the power supply unit 32 can be replaced while the disk array device 11 is in operation.

  For example, even if the supply of power from the power supply unit 32 is interrupted in a scene such as a power failure, the power can be supplied from the battery unit 26 to the control unit 31 and the individual HDD units 14. The battery unit 26 may store power supplied from the power supply unit 32 in advance. Moreover, since the two battery units 26 are incorporated, even if one of the battery units 26 has a problem, the operation of the disk array device 11 can be ensured by the function of the other battery unit 26. When the battery unit 26 is replaced, the operation of the disk array device 11 can be maintained.

  Next, the structure of the console unit 25 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 4, the console unit 25 includes a support member or housing 35. The housing 35 includes a rectangular housing body 36 that extends from the front end toward the rear along one horizontal plane. Guide walls 37 a and 37 b extending in the front-rear direction are disposed on the side edges of the housing body 36. As described above, when the console unit 25 is inserted into the first accommodation chamber 24a of the front unit cage 21, the housing body 36 and the guide walls 37a and 37b are guided to the inner wall surface of the first accommodation chamber 24a. The guide walls 37a and 37b may be continuous with the housing body 36 based on integral molding.

  A printed circuit board unit 38 is mounted on the housing body 36 between the guide walls 37a and 37b. Similar to the housing main body 36, the printed circuit board unit 38 includes a substrate 39 that extends from the front end toward the rear along one horizontal plane. The substrate 39 may be held in a posture parallel to the housing body 36. A predetermined interval may be secured between the printed circuit board unit 38 and the housing body 36. The substrate 39 may be fixed to the housing body 36 with screws 41, for example. Thus, the substrate 39 is received by the housing body 36.

  Various electronic components are mounted on the substrate 39. A predetermined control circuit is established in the printed circuit board unit 38 by the action of such electronic components. Similarly, a connector 42 is attached to the rear end of the substrate 39. The connector 42 may be mounted on the board 39. As described above, when the console unit 25 is fully inserted into the first storage chamber 24a of the front unit cage 21, the connector 42 is coupled to the connector 17b on the back panel 16. Thus, the control circuit is electrically connected to the control unit 31 described above.

  A support wall 43 rising from the housing body 36 in the vertical direction is disposed at the front end of the housing body 36. A pair of upper and lower support arms 44, 44 extending in the horizontal direction are attached to the support wall 43. A console 45 is rotatably attached to the support arms 44 and 44. When the console unit 25 is fully inserted into the front unit cage 21, the support wall 43, that is, the console 45 can be positioned at a predetermined position with respect to the housing 12 by the action of the housing body 36 and the guide walls 37 a and 37 b. . The support wall 43 may be connected to the housing 12 or the front unit cage 21, for example. The support wall 43 and the support arm 44 may be continuous with the housing body 36 based on integral molding. Here, the housing main body 36, the guide walls 37a and 37b, the support wall 43, and the support arms 44 and 44 may be stamped and formed from a single plate material based on press working.

  Each support arm 44 has a through hole 46 aligned with one vertical axis. Similarly, a pair of upper and lower support arms 47, 47 fixed to the console 45 are provided with through holes 48, 48 aligned with respect to one vertical axis. When attaching the console 45, the support arm 47 is superimposed on the support arm 44. A rotation shaft 49 is inserted into the through holes 46 and 48 in common. In this way, the console 45 is rotatably connected to the housing 35.

  In the console 45, for example, a liquid crystal display unit 51 and various operation switches 52a and 52b are incorporated. The operation switches include various function switches 52b in addition to the power switch 52a. The electrical wiring 53 electrically connects the console 45 and the printed circuit board unit 38. The control circuit on the substrate 39 can display a predetermined text on the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 51. Similarly, the control circuit on the substrate 39 can send a predetermined control signal toward the control unit 31 based on the operation of the operation switches 52a and 52b. The console 45 may be configured by, for example, a circuit board, and a front cover and a back cover that sandwich the circuit board. The liquid crystal display unit 51 and the operation switches 52a and 52b may be mounted on a circuit board, for example.

  As is apparent from FIG. 5, the console 45 not only completely covers the housing 35 accommodated in the first accommodation chamber 24a but also accommodated in the second accommodation chamber 24b adjacent to the first accommodation chamber 24a. The battery unit 26 is partially covered. As a result, a sufficient occupied space can be secured in the console 45 regardless of the miniaturization of the housing 35. In other words, the console 45 can have a larger lateral width than the case where only the housing 35 is covered. The visibility of the screen of the liquid crystal display unit 51 and the arrangement of the operation switches 52a and 52b are not hindered. On the other hand, the miniaturization of the housing 35 increases the occupied space of the battery unit 26. A sufficient storage capacity can be secured in the battery unit 26.

  It is desired that the disk array device 11 always keeps operating. In maintaining such operation, the console unit 25 including the various operation switches 52a and 52b cannot always be removed. The connection between the connectors 42 and 17b must be maintained. On the other hand, it is desirable to replace the battery unit 26 even during operation. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when replacing the battery unit 26, the console 45 can be rotated around the rotation shaft 49 to the forward retracted position. If the console 45 reaches the retracted position, the interference between the battery unit 26 and the console 45 can be reliably avoided when the battery unit 26 is put in and out. When replacing the battery unit 26, the console unit 25 does not need to be pulled out from the first storage chamber 24a. The electrical connection between the console unit 25 and the back panel 16 can always be maintained.

  The retracted position of the console 45 may be defined based on the contact between the console 45 and the support wall 43. At this time, the contact piece 54 should just be attached to the console 45, for example. The contact piece 54 rotates around the rotation shaft 49 according to the rotation of the console 45. On the other hand, the restriction piece 55 is integrally formed on the support wall 43. When the console 45 reaches the retracted position, the contact piece 54 of the console 45 collides with the restriction piece 55 on the support wall 43. In addition, as apparent from FIG. 5, the rotation of the console 45 may be restricted by the restriction piece 56 when returning from the retracted position. Such a restriction piece 56 may be formed integrally with the support wall 43. In addition, a handle 57 may be formed on the console 45. An operator can use the handle 57 when the console 45 is rotated.

  Next, the structure of the front cover 15 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 7, the operation button unit 72 is assembled to the housing 71 of the front cover 15. The operation button unit 72 includes a flat plate member 73 that faces the inner surface of the housing 71 on the surface. An operation button 74 is disposed on the surface of the flat plate member 73. The operation buttons 74 may be arranged in an arbitrary matrix, for example. As will be described later, each operation button 74 is received in a window hole 75 formed in the housing 71.

  On the surface of the flat plate member 73, a protrusion 76 protruding from the surface of the flat plate member 73 between the operation buttons 74 is disposed. When the individual operation buttons 74 are received in the window holes 75, the tips of the protrusions 76 are pressed against the inner surface of the housing 71. In this way, a predetermined interval is secured between the flat plate member 73 and the inner surface of the housing 71. The operation button unit 72 is formed based on integral molding from a resin material such as silicone. The entire operation button unit 72 is given a predetermined elasticity.

  A back plate member 77 that presses the operation button unit 73 against the housing 71 is disposed behind the flat plate member 73. The back plate member 77 is in contact with the back surface of the flat plate member 73 as described later. The operation button unit 72 is held in the housing 71 by the action of the back plate member 77. Thus, the front cover 15 constitutes an operation button assembly according to the present invention. The back plate member 77 may be made of a metal sheet metal material such as stainless steel. A through hole 78 is formed in the back plate member 77 corresponding to each operation button 74.

  As is clear from FIG. 8, the individual operation buttons 74 are arranged in front of the surface of the flat plate member 73. Holes 79 are formed in the flat plate member 73 behind the individual operation buttons 74. Each operation button 74 is connected to a propulsive force transmission member extending backward, that is, a shaft member 81. The shaft member 81 passes through the corresponding hole 79. Thus, the shaft member 81 protrudes from the back surface of the flat plate member 73 toward the rear side. At the same time, the shaft member 81 is received in the through hole 78 formed in the back plate member 77. The tip of the shaft member 81 penetrates through the back plate member 77 and reaches the back of the back plate member 77.

  Elastic deformation bodies 83 are arranged between the individual operation buttons 74 and the flat plate member 73. The elastic deformable body 83 continues from the outer periphery of the operation button 74 to the edge of the hole 79. The elastic deformation body 83 may be continuous with the operation button 74 and the flat plate member 73 based on integral molding as described above. The axial movement of the shaft member 81 is caused based on the elastic deformation of the elastic deformable body 83. The elastic deformable body 83 may be formed into a cylinder, a cone, a dome shape, or other similar shapes.

  The back plate member 77 is fitted into the housing 71. The housing 71 has a first receiving hole 84 that receives the outer periphery (claw) of the back plate member 77 at one end of the back plate member 77. A second receiving hole 85 is formed in the housing 71 so as to face the first receiving hole 84. The engagement piece 86 rising from the back surface of the back plate member 77 to the back is received in the second receiving hole 85. When the engaging piece 86 returns to its original shape based on the elastic force, the tip of the engaging piece 86 engages with the edge of the second receiving hole 85. As a result, the back plate member 77 is fixed to the housing 71.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the front cover 15 is assembled to the housing 12 when the console unit 25 is accommodated, the shaft member 81 of each operation button 74 is received by the operation switches 52 a and 52 b on the console 45. . When a pressing force is applied to the operation button 74, the operation button 74 and the shaft member 81 are retracted according to the elastic deformation of the elastic deformation body 83. As a result, the shaft member 81 pushes in the operation switches 52a and 52b. At this time, since the predetermined distance is secured between the housing 71 and the flat plate member 73 by the function of the protrusion 76 described above, the elastic deformation of the elastic deformable body 83 is not hindered. The elastic deformable body 83 is reliably deformed between the housing 71 and the flat plate member 73. When the operation button 74 is released from the pressing force, the elastic deformable body 83 returns to the original shape by the elastic force. The operation button 74 and the shaft member 81 move forward. The operation switches 52a and 52b are ready for the next operation.

  In such an operation button assembly, the operation button assembly can be made thin based on the use of the operation button unit 72. Based on the thinning of the operation button assembly, that is, the front cover 15, a sufficiently large accommodation space can be secured in the battery unit 26. Conventionally, this type of operation switch 52a, 52b has been combined with an operation button that utilizes the elastic force of a winding spring. In this type of operation button, a sufficient length of the shaft member is required for securing the elastic force of the winding spring. As a result, it has been difficult to reduce the thickness of the operation button assembly.

  In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, when a forcing force is applied to the engaging piece 86, the tip of the engaging piece 86 can be detached from the second receiving hole 85 of the housing 71. Therefore, the back plate member 77 and the operation button unit 72 can be removed from the housing 71 relatively easily. The back plate member 77 and the operation button unit 72 can be easily separated.

  (Supplementary note 1) A substrate that extends along an arbitrary virtual plane, a support member that extends rearward from the front end and receives the substrate on the surface, and a front end of the support member that is rotatable about a rotation axis that intersects the virtual plane. And a console unit electrically connected to the board.

  (Additional remark 2) The console unit of Additional remark 1 WHEREIN: The connector which protrudes back along the said virtual plane is fixed to the rear end of the said supporting member, The console unit characterized by the above-mentioned.

  (Additional remark 3) The console unit of Additional remark 2 WHEREIN: The said connector is mounted in the said board | substrate, The console unit characterized by the above-mentioned.

  (Supplementary Note 4) A case, a substrate extending along an arbitrary virtual plane in the case, a support member extending rearward from the front end coupled to the case and receiving the substrate on the surface, and a rotation intersecting the virtual plane An electronic device comprising: a console coupled to a front end of a support member so as to be rotatable about an axis and electrically connected to a substrate.

  (Additional remark 5) In the electronic device of Additional remark 4, it is arrange | positioned on the said board | substrate for the connection board arrange | positioned in a housing | casing with the attitude | position which cross | intersects the said virtual plane, the 1st connector arrange | positioned at a connection board | substrate. An electronic device further comprising a second connector coupled to the first connector.

  (Additional remark 6) The electronic device of Additional remark 5 WHEREIN: The housing | casing space which spreads toward the said board | substrate for a connection from the opening formed in the said housing | casing is divided in the said housing | casing.

  (Supplementary note 7) In the electronic device according to supplementary note 6, in the housing space, a plurality of storage device units connected to the connection substrate and arranged in parallel to each other are arranged. machine.

  (Supplementary Note 8) A flat plate member, an operation button disposed on the front side of the surface of the flat plate member, and a back side of the flat plate member by being connected to the operation button and penetrating a hole formed in the flat plate member. An operation button unit comprising: a propulsive force transmitting member that protrudes into the plate; and an elastic deformation body that is continuous with the flat plate member and the operation button based on integral molding.

  (Supplementary note 9) The operation button unit according to supplementary note 8, further comprising a protrusion protruding from the surface of the flat plate member.

  (Supplementary Note 10) A housing, a flat plate member that faces the inner surface of the housing at a predetermined interval, an operation button that is disposed on the front side of the surface of the flat plate member and faces a window hole formed in the housing, and an operation button A propulsive force transmitting member that is connected and penetrates through a hole formed in the flat plate member to protrude rearward from the back surface of the flat plate member; and an elastic deformation body that is continuous with the flat plate member and the operation button based on integral molding; An operation comprising: a back plate member that contacts the back surface of the flat plate member and presses the flat plate member against the housing; and a through hole that is formed in the back plate member and accepts the propulsion force transmission member. Button assembly.

  (Additional remark 11) The operation button assembly of Additional remark 10 WHEREIN: The processus | protrusion which protrudes from the surface of a flat plate member is integrally formed in the surface of the said flat plate member.

  (Supplementary note 12) The operation button assembly according to Supplementary note 10 or 11, wherein the back plate member is detachably fixed to the housing.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing an external appearance of an electronic apparatus, that is, a disk array device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a partially exploded view schematically showing the structure of a disk array device. 1 is a partially exploded view schematically showing the structure of a disk array device. It is an expansion exploded view showing roughly the structure of a console unit. It is a top view which shows roughly the relationship between a console unit and a battery unit. It is a top view which shows roughly the relationship between a console unit and a battery unit. It is an expansion exploded perspective view showing roughly the structure of a front cover. FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 8 and showing a scene where the back plate member and the operation button unit are removed from the housing.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Disk array apparatus as an electronic device, 12 Case, 14 Storage device unit, 15 Front cover as an operation button assembly, 16 Back panel as a connection board, 17b 1st connector, 25 Console unit, 35 As a supporting member Housing, 39 Substrate, 42 Connector (second connector), 45 Console, 71 Housing, 72 Operation button unit, 73 Flat plate member, 74 Operation button, 76 Projection, 77 Back plate member, 78 Through hole, 79 hole, 81 Propulsion force A shaft member as a transmission member, 83 an elastic deformation body.

Claims (3)

A substrate extending along any virtual plane, extends from the front end to the rear, a support member that have a size of the horizontal width of at least the substrate receiving a substrate surface, rotatable around the rotation axis that intersects an imaginary plane wherein is connected to the front end of the support member, and a console that is electrically connected to the substrate, said console extending outward from the contour of the support member across the front end of the support member from the rotation axis A console unit characterized by that. A housing, a substrate extending along an arbitrary virtual plane within the housing, extends rearwardly from the front end which is coupled to the housing, the support member that have a size of the horizontal width of at least the substrate receiving a substrate surface When, is connected to the front end of the rotatably the support member around the rotation axis which intersects the virtual plane, and a console that is electrically connected to the substrate, the console front end of the support member from the rotation axis electronic apparatus characterized Rukoto extends outside the contour of the support member across the.   The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein a connection board disposed in the housing in a posture intersecting the virtual plane, a first connector disposed on the connection board, and a first connector disposed on the board, An electronic apparatus, further comprising: a second connector coupled to the one connector.

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